Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Police are involved in a rescue operation off North Cape following a report of a vessel in distress late yesterday evening.
The operation is being led by the Rescue Coordination Centre.
Police Search and Rescue are assisting with a land search based at Te Pua, in the Far North.
A number of people are currently unaccounted for.
Further information will be provided when available.
ENDS
Nick Baker/NZ Police
